St Winefride's Well
Mary Stallard visits St. Winefride's Well in Holywell and explores the ancient legend of the saint's horrific death and miraculous restoration. What does this story mean today?
Mary Stallard visits a unique location in North Wales, the site of an ancient and horrific legend. St Winefride was brutally murdered and then miraculously restored to life. Today, visitors from around the world still come to her holy well to honour her memory and find solace and healing. What are they looking for, and what do they find? How far can the experiences of a legendary saint impact lives today? Mary talks to the well's assistant custodian Lolita L'Aguille, Bishop of Wrexham Peter Brignall, and parish priest Canon Francis Doyle.
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- Sun 12 Feb 2017 09:03Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
- Fri 17 Feb 2017 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
- Sun 4 Feb 2018 09:03Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Wales
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